Originally Posted by
kq2dc7
You are exactly right. I am pretty sure that I was even sitting on the seat and I know I didn't use the dropper seat. I've been riding again finally and became aware of how little I stand while riding.
I was surprised by an unseen drop of similar height one time and managed to save it by shoving the handle bars forward, putting my rear end way out over the rear tire, purely on instinct .
Good luck, keep riding.